This is the second of two volumes written for 14-16 year olds who are studying the six great religions of the world. The first book covers Judaism, Christianity and Islam. Both volumes are divided into three sections that look at each of the religions in various aspects--history, beliefs, festival, worship and sacred texts. Guidance is given to the student in the form of key questions to consider. Important texts or prayers from the religions are used to summarize the aspect under study. Colorful and informative maps and photographs further help the reader in understanding what is often difficult subject matter. A glossary of key words is provided in each unit as an aid to grasping the essence of each religion and to help with work for examination.
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